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Here's the 'Good News' that happened in Central Georgia: May 19-25

Here's the good news you may have missed in Central Georgia last week

1. Peach County senior stays valedictorian while caring for his father

For Desmond Paster, a senior at Peach County High, losing his spot at the top of his class wasn't an option, even when he was helping his dad recover from a stroke.

2. School of the Week: North Dodge Elementary

The school's Beta Club ended the school year on a high note by qualifying for the National Songfest Competition, but they might not have enough funds to go.

3. Perry shop gives away free wedding dresses to military brides

Bridals by Gilbert had all hands on deck Thursday to find the brides their dream gowns in just one hour, all at no cost.

4. GMC Prep senior graduates with double diplomas

When Cire Foston, a three-sport athlete and multiple honor society scholar, starts at the University of Georgia, she'll be well on her way to being a cardiologist.

5. ACE Academy celebrates first graduating class with monument

The charter school will be saying goodbye to its first ever senior class. The school opened in 2014.

6. Houston County cosmetology students make wigs for teacher with cancer

Doctors diagnosed Joanne Silvester with ovarian cancer in February, so students came together to make wigs for when her hair falls out during chemo.

7. Bibb senior overcomes double amputation to walk at graduation

Lazavier Lamb was once told by doctors he may never be able to walk, but that's exactly what he plans to do on graduation day.

8. Dublin student returns to school after dropping out

Elizabeth Hughes returned to school after facing bullying, a learning disability, and dropping out altogether to work full-time.

9. Laurens County student graduates while providing for his family

Bryce Evans says trying to support his mom, who was in and out of jail, while being in school almost caused him to drop out.

10. Northside High senior overcomes brain injury

Nick Ramirez suffered from seizures and memory loss after a series of concussions from playing football, but now he's getting ready to walk at graduation.

11. Macon pastor honored after 25 years of serving the community

Mt. Calvary Baptist is honoring Pastor Bobby Brown's 25 years of service by renaming the road the church sits on after him.

12. Baldwin County Airport celebrates 60 years

Small plane and hot air balloon rides were available for kids to enjoy.

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